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Chancellor of Austria facts for kids
| Chancellor of the Republic of Austria |
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| Residence | Ballhausplatz 2 |
| Appointer | Heinz Fischer, as President of Austria |
| Term length | No term limit |
| Inaugural holder | Karl Renner, 12 November 1918 |
| Formation | First Austrian Republic, 12 November 1918 |
| Website | www.bundeskanzler.at |
The Federal Chancellor is the head of government in Austria. His or her deputy is the Vice-Chancellor. Before 1918, the office was the same as Minister-President of Austria. The Federal Chancellor (also known more simply as the Chancellor) is the most powerful person in Austrian politics.
The Chancellor is appointed by the President of Austria.
Images for kids
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Federal Chancellery on Ballhausplatz, former Geheime Hofkanzlei
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Cabinet room in the Austrian Chancellery.
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Karl Renner, Austrian State Chancellor 1918–1920